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Stabbed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Stabbed means to pierce or wound someone or something with a sharp object, like a knife. It can also describe a sudden, sharp pain or a feeling of betrayal.

stabbed

/stæbd/ /stæbd/

Definition:

To pierce or wound with a sharp-pointed weapon or object.

Synonyms:

pierced, jabbed, speared, knifed

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

healed, soothed

Common Collocations:

stabbed in the back, stabbed repeatedly, stabbed with a knife

Derivatives:

stabber, stabbing

Usage Tips:

Use "stabbed" for intentional piercing wounds; avoid for accidental injuries like cuts or scrapes.

Common Phrases:

stabbed in the back, a stab in the dark, stab of guilt

Etymology:

From Old English "stæbb," meaning a stake or pointed weapon; related to piercing actions.

Examples:

  • 1. He stabbed the paper with his pen angrily.
  • 2. The victim was stabbed during the robbery last night.
  • 3. She felt betrayed, as if someone had stabbed her in the back.
  • 4. He accidentally stabbed himself while sharpening the knife.

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